POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH POSITION - UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
The University of Utah, Departments of Mechanical Engineering and
Materials Science and Engineering, is seeking
candidates for a post-doctoral position to conduct applied research in
the area of bulk composite property determination via direct multiscale
numerical
simulation. The position is funded under the University of Utah's
Center for Simulation of Accidental Fires and Explosions, under which
bulk mechanical properties of plastic bonded explosives (a granular
composite) are being determined from constituent properties. Applicants
should have a strong background in micromechanics and bulk property
determination, including including analytical averaging methods and
bounding techniques. Additionally, computational solid mechanics
experience is highly desirable, including numerical discretization
techniques and parallel computation. Familiarity with several of the
following areas a plus: molecular dynamics mechanical property
determination techniques, the material point method, computational
inelasticity, constitutive modeling, modeling of contact and interfaces,
remeshing and adaptivity, optimization and sensitivity analysis, and
object-oriented C++ techniques. The center emphasizes the development
and use of large scale computing for scientific study, and involves a
strong relationship with several national laboratories.
Successful candidates are expected to participate in multidisciplinary
research activities, interact with graduate students, faculty, and
national laboratory personnel, and perform various scholarly activities.
The appointment is for 18 months, and may be extended for an additional
18 months. Salary, with full benefits, will be in the range of $43 K to
$47 K depending upon experience. Review of applications will commence
immediately.
Interested individuals should send a curriculum vita and cover letter,
copies of selected publications and the name, address and phone number of
at least two references to:
Scott Bardenhagen
2202 MEB
50 S. Central Campus Dr.
Dept. of Mechanical Engineering
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
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or
Grant Smith
304 EMRO
122 S. Central Campus Drive
Department of Materials Science and Engineering
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
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